Shipra Kumar
About Shipra Kumar
Shipra Kumar is a Junior Consultant specializing in Data and Evidence Generation at the World Food Programme, currently based in Rome, Italy. She has a diverse background in risk analysis, supply chain management, and international development, with previous roles at Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and UNDP.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Shipra Kumar currently serves as a Junior Consultant in Data and Evidence Generation at the World Food Programme. She has been in this role since 2022, working from Rome, Latium, Italy. In this position, she focuses on utilizing data to inform decision-making processes and enhance the effectiveness of the organization's initiatives.
Previous Experience at World Food Programme
Before her current role, Shipra Kumar worked as a Supply Chain Analyst at the World Food Programme for eight months in 2021 to 2022. During this time, she contributed to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring efficient delivery of resources in the Mumbai Area, India.
Professional Background in Finance and Risk Analysis
Shipra Kumar has a background in finance and risk analysis, having worked as a Risk Analyst at Credit Suisse from 2017 to 2020 in the Mumbai Area, India. She also held a position as a Senior Analyst at Deutsche Bank for six months in 2020. These roles involved assessing financial risks and providing analytical support to enhance decision-making.
Educational Qualifications
Shipra Kumar earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Economic Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, she completed a BS-MS in Applied Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, from 2012 to 2017.
Research and Project Experience
Shipra Kumar has engaged in various research projects throughout her academic and professional career. She completed a summer project at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata in 2015 and another at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in 2014. Additionally, she conducted her Master's Thesis at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, from 2016 to 2017.